Eesti Spordiliit USAs /Estonian-American Amateur Athletes, Inc

Citius, Altius, Fortius

Meist /About Us

Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, Eesti Spordiliit is committed to creating the sporting experiences and events that bring Estonians together to celebrate their friendships and culture. Through your support, Eesti Spordiliit has served Estonian athletes and the North American Estonian community for over 50 years.

Eesti Spordiliit USA (ESL) was launched in 1954 following a September 18th East Coast Masters volley ball tournament at Pine Terrace New York.

ESL first annual meeting took place on Jan 9th, 1955 at the NY Estonian House where the ESL charter and by-laws were sanctioned. The primary goal of ESL was to develop and foster sporting activities and events amongst Estonian organizations throughout the USA.

The ESL emblem (logo) was developed by the artist Peet Aren and depicts Estonian folklore hero “Kalvipoeg” launching a large stone. An ESL flag bearing the emblem was also created in 1977 and is proudly displayed at ESL events.

Over the years, ESL has been devoted to creating and sustaining sports related events for young Estonians. Every summer ESL coordinates athletic events at Lakewood and Long Island that offer kids, teenagers and adults the opportunity to compete and bond with fellow Estonians. Competitive events include: track & field, swimming, bowling, tennis, volleyball and golf.

ESL has also been instrumental in helping to fund, build and sustain the sports venues that are used at these events e.g. swimming pool, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts along with track and field sites.

Another popular ESL event is the annual “Sports Ball” where every fall people of all ages gather to support and celebrate the traditions that the founding sports leaders created more than 50 years ago.

Upcoming Events

Eesti Spordiliit USA

ESTO SKI 2018

Based on the strong turnout and great feedback from 2017, Mt Tremblant was once again selected to bring together Canadian & USA Estos on March 1-4, 2018

The unique Quebec venue delivers an amazing European experience. The Mt Tremblant pedestrian village awaits you with its lodging, shopping, dining and nightlife while the highest mountain in the Laurentians offers more trails, snow parks, lifts and snow-making than any other resort in the region.

Great News…this year’s race (Saturday morning) will be sponsored by Eesti Shitkapital Kanadas and ESL…there will be no race fees charged! Please email Andrus Ers aers@optonline.net to register for racing. Be sure to include the following info in your email sign-up: Full name, age, and if skier or boarder.

LODGINGS

The Mt Tremblant lodgings bureau is holding discounted blocks of rooms at the following:

HOTEL SOMMET DES NEIGES
LE LODGE DE LA MONTAGNE
WESTIN RESORT & SPA

See PDF for details on room options and prices. Please note rates are quoted in Canadian dollars (today's exchange rate = US $1.00 = $1.26 CA)

The steps for securing both lodgings and lift tickets are as follows:

1 - Reserve all properties by calling 1 866-783-5720
2 - Identify yourself as a member of Estonian Ski Club
3 - If you are booking or HOTEL SOMMET DES NEIGES or LE LODGE DE LA MONTAGNE
use booking code: 20462T
4 - If you are booking the Westin Resort & Spa - use booking code: ESTOSC

If your preferred room type is not listed - they can help you find accommodations under our group codes at these properties

LIFT TICKETS

Our group lift ticket rates are also listed on the attachment. Lift tickets are available now
You will book your lift ticket order directly with the Mt Tremblant lodging rep

LI Lastesuvekodu

Võrkpallilaager Kanadas

Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud

Lakewood Skautlaager

Golf Tournament

Past Events

2017 Mt Tremblant Suusapäevad

Over 150 USA and Canadian ESTOS converged on Mt Tremblant, Quebec on March 9th for a 3-day weekend of skiing, snow boarding and socializing.
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The group was fairly evenly split between our friends from the north and USA ESTOS. That said, there was a noticeable and welcome new contingent of teens & 20s, who all seemed to enjoy the weekend and were “tearing up the dance floor” at the traditional Saturday evening awards dinner/party thanks to our great DJ Stefan Skonberg who knew exactly what tunes to play. The evening ended with some great folkdancing and sentimental Estonian songs.

Also on the itinerary this year was an apres-ski hospitality function hosted by Eesti Spordiliit USA. The private Library Room at Sommet Des Neiges hotel was packed with ESTOS who had a 3 hour opportunity to mingle and make new friends.

The traditional ski race which took place at 10am on Saturday morning was greeted by - 25 C temperature and howling winds. Despite the frigid weather, 60 of the 72 registered racers braved the harsh climate with several experiencing mild frost-bite. The Mt Tremblant race coordinators did not have a timing hut at the bottom of the race course and also fell victim to frostbite with one needing medical attention at the end of our 2-hour event.

The conditions unfortunately made it very difficult for the 2 ski school employees to accurately record times - so regrettably, some of the results were not properly documented. To the few who raced and did not get timing results…I once again apologize for the unfortunate weather related “results malfunction” delivered by the Mt Tremblant race coordinator.

For the group of 60 racers we did get times for, here are Eesti Spordiliit sponsored trophy & medal recipients: